Memory kits / Comparison

Patriot G2 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

RAM · Patriot

Patriot G2 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
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RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed40
Latency66
Generation62
Verdict

Patriot G2 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 48.

  • Total capacity: Patriot G2 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Patriot G2 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
  • Patriot G2 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Patriot G2 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Patriot G2 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
49Gear score48
DDR3TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
4×4 GBKit1×8 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL16

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Patriot G2 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 better?

Patriot G2 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 48. Total capacity: Patriot G2 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot G2 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).